Assistant Chief Clinical Officer; Physician Administrator ; Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Job Description
- Assistant Chief Clinical Officer (Physician Administrator
2) - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (260006BM)

Assistant Chief Clinical Officer (Physician Administrator
2) - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (260006BM)

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Theresa

Central Ohio Behavioral Health 2200 West Broad Street Columbus

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $250,000 - $275,000 based on education/experience

Full-time

Union :
Exempt from Union

Human Resources

Technical Skills :
Medication Management, Regulatory Compliance, Behavioral Health, Communications, Corrections
- Mental Health, Executive Leadership, Medical

Professional Skills :
Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Leading Others, Strategic Thinking

Agency Overview

Assistant Chief Clinical Officer
- Physician Administrator 2

Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James

A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Job Description

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

As the Assistant Chief Clinical Officer (ACCO) at Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) you will:

• Assist the CCO in providing strategic and operational oversight of all clinical services within the COBH facilities which includes 208 inpatient beds in the main hospital, 52 maximum-security inpatient beds in the Moritz building, and 250 outpatient clients served through the Community Support Network (CSN).
• Supervise assigned psychiatrists, periodically evaluate performance, approve/disapprove time and leave requests, and handle coaching and counseling as needed.
• Provide guidance and direction to all medical staff and ensure psychiatric care meets all standards and requirements as outlined by COBH, DBH, ORC, and the Joint Commission.
• Meet regularly with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary treatment teams to review cases, their treatment plans and progress, and provide guidance on difficult or challenging cases.
• Helps to oversee the hospital's bed management, admissions, discharges, and waitlists.
• Collaborates with outside psychiatrists and other physicians to assure coordination and continuity of care to a community setting.
• Provides general training and educational services to medical/clinical staff. Serves as the director of Psychiatric Education, a liaison to OSU Dept of Psychiatry and other affiliated educational institutions.
• Functions as a collaborating physician to Advance Practice Nurses at COBH to comply with medical staff bylaws.
• Performs as the Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) or Cross Coverage Doctor (CCD) as needed.